Smith, a 28-Year Hilton veteran, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the 1,190-room convention hotel.
Greg Champion promoted to President & Chief Operating Officer at Benchmark Hospitality International
Champion came to the company in 2009 after serving in senior leadership positions for leading private hotel management companies and previously held the title of chief operating officer for Benchmark Hospitality International.
Roeland Vos named President and CEO of Belmond
Roeland Vos has more than 30 years of hospitality experience, including 12 years as the president of the Europe, Africa and Middle East division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide,
Joe Orichiella new Director of Food & Beverage for Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Chicago
Orichiella has held leadership positions within food & beverage for Hilton Hotels, Oakbrook Hotels and Ritz Carlton, among other hospitality brands.
Catherine Cumings new Director of Sales and Marketing of Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale
Cumings has worked with brands such as St. Regis and PGA National in markets from Florida to D.C., but most notably has successfully opened four luxury hotels and reflagged two five-star properties.
Oetker Collection announces major appointments
While Oetker Collection is continuing its selective growth, Frank Marrenbach, CEO, has announced a number of key appointments effective immediately.
Four Seasons appoints Senior Vice President, Design and Construction and Vice President, Creative
The appointments of John H. Miller, SVP Design and Construction, and Eileen Madigan, VP, Creative build on the world-class Four Seasons design, construction and product teams.
Chris Silcock named Hilton Worldwide Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer
Silcock has nearly 20 years of experience with Hilton, most recently serving as Head of Sales and Revenue Management.
Canary Santa Barbara appoints Elizabeth Duffy as Director of Catering
Prior to joining the Canary this summer, Duffy served as an area catering sales manager for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, overseeing the Boston, Mass. region.
Alexis Kagan new Director of Sales & Marketing at Thompson Playa del Carmen
Kagan will oversee all digital and creative marketing efforts, branding initiatives, strategic local and regional partnerships, advertising and regional, national and international media efforts.
